BMW 7 E65 owners manual page 202

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Run-flat tires* Continuing driving with a damaged tire Driving on run-flat tires can continue depending on the vehicle load and the severity of the tire damage, at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). You can deter- mine the possible mileage for continued driving on the basis of the following general indications: > Tire inflation pressure 0 psi/kPa: With empty vehicle approx. 90 miles You will recognize run-flat tires by a cir- (150 km) cular symbol containing the letters RSC on With full payload approx. 30 miles the side of the tire. They consist of self- (50 km) contained tires and special rims. The tire > Tire inflation pressure 7 psi/50 kPa – reinforcement ensures that the tire retains 15 psi/100 kPa: some residual safety in the event of pres- Approx. 300 miles (500 km) sure drop and driving remains possible to > Tire inflation pressure greater than a restricted degree. The vehicle is 15 psi/100 kPa: equipped with a Flat Tire Monitor or TPM Replacing componentsTire Pressure Monitor which indicates approx. 600 miles (1000 km). punctures. Drive reservedly and do not exceed a The reinforcement on the flanks of the speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). In the tires means that it is usually not pos-case of air loss, you can expect changes in sible to detect an air loss from outside.< vehicle handling such as reduce lane sta- bility, longer braking distances, and Flat tire changes in self-steering properties.< If you have a flat tire, the indicator lamp symbol in the Check Control will light up in Battery red, and a message will appear. In addition, a gong sounds. Battery care Detailed information on the Flat Tire Mon- The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., itor or TPM Tire Pressure Monitor can be the electrolyte will last for the life of the bat- found on page 98 or 99. tery when the vehicle is operated in a tem- Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under perate climate. 50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding hard brake For all questions that regard the bat- applications and steering maneuvers. tery, please consult your BMW If the defective wheel is not recognizable center. Since the battery is maintenance- as such immediately, check the inflation free, the following is for your information pressure in all four tires. only.< For reasons of safety, do not arrange for run-flat tires to be repaired. Your Charging the battery BMW center has the information needed Only charge the battery in the vehicle via for working with these tires and is equipped the terminals in the engine compartment with the necessary special tools.< with the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting on page 203. 200 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 197 - © 11/02 BMW AG

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